Netopia 6.3 User Manual
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Troubleshoot
Network Tools
Use these steps:
Step 1
Click the
Troubleshoot
toolbar button.
Step 2
Click the
Network Tools
link.
Three test tools are available from this page.
•
NSLookup
- converts a domain name to its IP address and vice versa.
•
Ping
- tests the “reachability” of a particular network destination by
sending an ICMP echo request and waiting for a reply.
•
TraceRoute
- displays the path to a destination by showing the num-
ber of hops and the router addresses of these hops.
Step 3
To use the Ping capability, type a destination address (domain name or IP
address) in the text box and click the
Ping
button.
Example: Ping to grosso.com.
Result: The host was reachable with four out of five packets sent.
Step 4
To use the TraceRoute capability, type a destination address (domain name
or IP address) in the text box and click the
TraceRoute
button.